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“You’re going to like the way you look”, guy fired!
Men's Wearhouse Inc. has given its founder and executive chairman George Zimmer the pink the slip. The company didn't give a reason for the abrupt firing of Zimmer, who built Men's Wearhouse from one small boutique to 1,143 locations, making it one of the largest retailers in men's clothing. Zimmer was seen as the face of the company, appearing in many of its TV commercials...
Dave Chappelle to headline comedy tour
After years of staying out of the spotlight, and only doing surprise appearances at local events, Dave Chappelle is back! The Half-Baked actor will be headlining the Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival, a tour produced by FunnyorDie.com. The comedy tour will feature Mr. Chappelle, Flight of the Conchords, Hannibal Buress, Demetri Martin and Kristen Schaal, among others. The tour begins in Austin, Tex., on Aug....
What the NYC Subway was supposed to look like in the 70′s
What an NYC Subway map was supposed to look like in the 1970's:
Rare Newspaper Printing of the Declaration of Independence to be Auctioned
The rare first newspaper printing of the Declaration of Independence will be auctioned in New York City at Robert A. Siegel Galleries’ 50th annual Rarities of the World sale on June 25th. The Declaration being sold was printed in Benjamin Towne’s Saturday July 6, 1776 issue of The Pennsylvania Evening Post. It is the first newspaper printing of the Declaration, and its second printing in...
Cher To Headline NYC’s Pride Dance On The Pier
Pop icon Cher will headline NYC Pride's annual Dance on the Pier. The timeless Diva will be performing her new single "Woman's World" from her forthcoming "Closer to the Truth" album. This year's show will take place on Hudson River Park's Pier 26 on June 30th. Of course, Cher will be performing many of her timeless classics as well. “NYC Pride is thrilled to welcome...
Free solar chargers for mobile phones debut in NYC
Mayor Bloomberg unveiled the first of 25 free solar charging stations for mobile phones, installed in response to Superstorm Sandy, which wiped out power and forced residents to walk miles to charge their phones or simply live without power. Located throughout the city's five boroughs, the charging stations are part of a public-private partnership with AT&T. Powered by solar panels, they will work day or...
Brooklyn gets its own superhero
Comic book artist Dean Haspiel has created “a hero for hipsters” with The Red Hook, an old school crime fighter with a sketchy past. “He’s a reluctant hero,” Mr. Haspiel told The Observer, without giving away any future plot points. “It’s been forced upon him, a life and death situation almost. In a way, I’m commenting on other superheroes–that Stan Lee line, ‘With great power...
Former NYC mayor Ed Koch’s tombstone has wrong birth date
Former mayor of New York is turning in his grave. The famously meticulous mayor, who planned his own funeral, couldn't foresee this happening. Koch's tombstone reads "1942", but Koch was born in 1924. The engraver, Tommy Flynn, of Flynn Funeral and Cremation Memorial Services, says it was "an inadvertent error" and that he feels "terrible." He says he'll correct it. Koch was buried in Trinity...
Your guide to Pride Week 2013 in NYC
Say it loud! You're gay and you're proud! After the Stonewall Riots in 1969, gay pride events have grown larger every year. 2013 will be no different with many events commemorating gay pride. June 28 First started a month after the famous riots the Pride Rally has occurred every year since and attracts thousands. This is the traditional kickoff event and showcases performers and speakers,...
Long Island’s first Dairy Queen opens up
Dairy Queen is bringing a blizzard to Long Island in the middle of the summer! The "Grill and Chill" franchise opened up its first location in Long Island today, and in typical American fashion, people were actually camped out since midnight. The Long Island DQ is located at 5366 Sunrise Highway. According to the owner of the Massapequa DQ franchise, if this location is successful,...
Toyota x Brooklyn Arts Council partnering for Renegade Craft Fair
Toyota is celebrating the launch of the 2nd annual #ToyotaGiving social media fundraising campaign, a program in which Toyota uses social media to raise funds for non-profits. On June 22nd and 23rd the Toyota Retreat will be present at the Renegade Craft Fair in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. With the help of the Brooklyn Arts Council, Toyota is encouraging attendees to "share their passion" via Twitter and...
Video option coming to Instagram?
Mark Zuckerberg is bringing Instagram to life! The popular image sharing app is getting a possible upgrade with the option to upload short videos. Recently, Facebook who purchased Instagram has incorporated hashtags into the social networking site. This is an obvious swipe at popular video sharing app, Vine. Facebook is scheduled to announce the changes on June 20th.
And yet ANOTHER Alligator is found in Long Island
New York State DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) is reporting that a 4-foot gator has been seen below the waters of the Peconic river in Long Island. The scary part is that attempts to capture the gator have so far FAILED. This is the 17th alligator in the past nine months that has been spotted in the wild on Long Island.
Alain Vigneault to coach NY Rangers
I guess we won't see Mark Messier coaching the Rangers next year. Vancouver Canucks headcoach Alain Vigneault, has agreed in principle to becoming the new coach of the New York Rangers. Vigneault was one of only two candidates that underwent a formal interview with the Rangers this past week. The 52-year-old Quebec native beat out the Rangers' own Mark Messier for the job. The Rangers...